My two week stint at New Look passed in a blur. I was part of the PR department which involved running the in-store press office for two days with another intern (managing appointments, choosing items for call ins), doing image requests and returns in head office, and running the sample sale. The other girls were all fun to work with and while New Look taught me some things, it just wasn't busy enough for someone as hands on as myself. I have to be doing something at all times - hence interning almost solidly throughout my four month summers when I'm off University.
In my second week I had an interview at somewhere I've been dreaming to work since I found out about it. I met one of the team at the Company Style Blogger Awards and was so pleased to hear from her last week. I won't give too much away but they have some great brands and do numerous events. As someone who's recently been putting on my own fashion and music events this is a great experience. So far I've been mad busy almost every minute of every day, quite a change but just what I want.
Check back for more interning info, party coverage and snippets of my current lifestyle. These next few weeks are going to be mental with this, my fashion writing work, jam packing my social life before...I'm off to San Francisco for 11 months in just over 4 weeks time!!
Also - how do you like the changes I've been doing on the blog? Shop's up this week. Lots of Topshop, independent boutiques, American Apparel and more. x
Today and Tie Dye
First day interning at New Look today in the PR team. While it was fun in-store I'm looking forward to the more intense roles within Head Office. First day saw us picking out our favourite item(s) - we couldn't stick to one ! I chose a black chiffon dress with leather detail (you should know what I'm like about leather) for night, and a tie dye tunic for day.
"“Our intern Millie picks her favourite bits in store now @mlle_milly”"
I've got a lot of photography, meetings (PRs, bloggers & the like) and more to update you on soon. Follow me on twitter at @mlle_milly for updates inbetween!
How're you all spending your summers? Let me know if you're in London.
I can't believe I move to San Francisco (for a year) in about six weeks...!
xx
Broadway Market
For me, Broadway Market is quintessentially London. So I love a little trip down to soak up the vibes. Whether I'm being drawn to the fresh fish store, the corner pub, or the wealth of exotic food stalls whose smells infiltrate my nose, it's a lovely place to spend a lazy Sunday. Equally there's a lot of pretty crafts and cosy knit jumpers for sale. The vibrancy of the street sums up so many things I love about London.
Spicy, orangey, yoghurty goodness
{My meal}
Stuffed Persian dates bought for the sister
Goodies
Fresh!
Cosy knits
Perfect hog roast!
{Sissabel's meal}
Irresistible - some came home.
What're your favourite London lazy weekend hot spots?
x
Company Style Bloggers
So last week I went to the Company Magazine Style Blogger Awards.
I went as a nominee and also took my sister along. She lives in London and has a rather fab job and we don't see much of each other, so it was nice to catch up!
The night consisted of New Look previews, delicious (I mean seriously drinkable too, help!) cocktails made with Pink Pigeon rum, make up from Jemma Kidd, yum canapes and of course a lot of bloggers to socialise with. It was nice to chat to some of the Company team too since interning there a few years back (it's scary that it was so long ago now...).
Style Bloggers!
Pink Pigeon rum is vanilla based and one of a current favourite! Highly recommed you try it.
Pink Pigeon's Mauritian Mule cocktail - Pink Pigeon rum, ginger beer, lime & sugar...I can't explain how good it is.
Tessa
Prawns with thai curry dip
New Look Preview
Rosie of rosie-glow.blogspot.com!
Blogger Drinks & the Bar
What Tess wore
What I wore - the dress was kindly sent to me by Selina at Motel Rocks and this image doesn't do it justice with my jacket on...so more images to come!
It was a fun evening, closely followed the day after by Norwich Fashion Week...coverage coming up! x
Bill's Cafe
Having lusted over this restaurant in Brighton for quite some time, I was excited to see it opening in Cambridge. While I don't want it to become a typical 'chain' [ie in every single city...] I think Cambridge was a good choice - not just because I'm biased living there!
Shop while you wait...
Butternut Squash Risotto - some of the best risotto we've tried.
Bill's Hamburger - with skin on chips!
I love Bill's store-come-restaurant, and the decor itself. It's a cosy cafe but there's something sophisticated about it with it's long bar and delicious dishes [without the painful price tag]. While you eat you can fill in a shopping list, and they'll pop all your choices into a bag ready for you to go home with. Both of our meals met and passed expectations, and I'd recommend both the Cambridge restaurant and the Brighton one in a heartbeat.
34 – 35 Green Street, Cambridge
www.bills-website.co.uk
www.bills-website.co.uk
What restaurants are you currently recommending?
Look out for my coverage of the Company Style Blogger Awards & Norwich Fashion Week!
x
Company Style Blogger Awards
This Wednesday I'll be attending the Company Style Blogger Awards, of which I was a nominee for two categories.
So look out for coverage as of Thursday!
Now to decide just what to wear...x
A Gatsby Affair
Sorreh sorreh. Hello 2012, mental Christmas with hospital visits and the like unfortunately, back to University, work shifts, catching up with friends, sorting the house out...and so forth. but here's some pretty photos now I'm a bit free-er.
The Great Gatsby is one of my favourite books. I like it when my friends make an effort and dress up. It was my 20th Birthday. The evident outcome...?
A Very Gatsby Affair...
Jazz Music, bow ties, pearls, feathers, raspberry-based home made cocktail (accompanied by compliments!), candles, sparklers, attempts at the Charleston (my friend Fiona is really very good)...
Had such a lovely birthday, hello 2012.
x
Also - I've been nominated for the Company Style Blogger Awards. Those lovely people over there at one of my favourite magazines. I'm absolutely surprised/privileged.
You can vote here:
http://www.company.co.uk/style-blogger-awards-2012
[I'm photo & overall categories]
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